URA will be aiming to return to winning form when they host defending champions Villa tonight under the lights at the Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, in a match day 26 fixture of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
The Tax Collectors suffered a narrow defeat to Police in their last outing but remain in strong form overall, having won four of their previous five matches.
Currently sitting fourth on the table with 42 points from 25 games, URA will look to bounce back and close the gap on the top three with just five games remaining in the season.
Forward Ivan Ahimbisibwe, who returned with a substitute appearance against Police, is in line for more minutes tonight.
However, URA will continue to be without key players including Hudu Mulikyi (rehabilitation), Isma Mugulusi and Abraham Tusubira (injuries), and the duo of Denis Kisiriko and Godfrey Ssekibengo (school commitments).
SC Villa, who edged URA 1-0 in the reverse fixture at Luzira Prison Grounds, sit seventh on the log with 37 points.
The Jogoos come into the tie having managed two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five games.
They will be without key midfielder Ronald Ssekiganda and forward Patrick Jonah Kakande, but their squad will be strengthened by the return of Diego Ssemugera, Geoffrey Lubangakane, and David Owori from suspension.
Historically, the two sides have met 29 times, with URA winning 10 of those (eight at home), while SC Villa have claimed six victories. The other 13 matches have ended in draws.
